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Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56870
Mineral:Cerussite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Transparent pale-brown cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles forming a star-shaped cluster. The cerussite crystals have finely textured surfaces composed of microscopic parallel crystal faces. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection, originally acquired in 1971
Overall Size:25x22x12 mm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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